{"id":21690,"date":"2021-12-16T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-16T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/?p=21690"},"modified":"2022-02-15T11:27:35","modified_gmt":"2022-02-15T19:27:35","slug":"christmas-dinner-menu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/christmas-dinner-menu\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Dinner Ideas + Menu"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3>Who&#8217;s up for some Christmas Dinner Ideas and a little Menu planning? We&#8217;ve got a little over a week so let&#8217;s get into it! Below is a complete menu that includes appetizers, salad, sides, a main course (plus some vegetarian options) and obviously dessert! There&#8217;s also a timeline so your day is low stress&#8230;. AND a grocery shopping printable list.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-container-2 wp-block-gallery-1 wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/WGC-Baked-Brie-1-copy-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Dinner Ideas Baked Brie with Fig Jam and Caramelized Onions from www.whatsgabycooking.com (@whatsgabycookin)\" data-id=\"44466\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/WGC-Baked-Brie-1-copy.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/baked-brie\/wgc-baked-brie-1-copy\/\" class=\"wp-image-44466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/WGC-Baked-Brie-1-copy-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/WGC-Baked-Brie-1-copy-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/WGC-Baked-Brie-1-copy-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/WGC-Baked-Brie-1-copy.jpg 870w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/WGC-Marinated-Olives-and-Feta-with-Grilled-Bread-copy-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"40542\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/WGC-Marinated-Olives-and-Feta-with-Grilled-Bread-copy.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/holiday-potluck-recipes\/wgc-marinated-olives-and-feta-with-grilled-bread-copy-3\/\" class=\"wp-image-40542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/WGC-Marinated-Olives-and-Feta-with-Grilled-Bread-copy-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/WGC-Marinated-Olives-and-Feta-with-Grilled-Bread-copy-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/WGC-Marinated-Olives-and-Feta-with-Grilled-Bread-copy-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/WGC-Marinated-Olives-and-Feta-with-Grilled-Bread-copy.jpg 870w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>Appetizers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The most easy and impressive appetizers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/baked-brie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Baked Brie<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/marinated-olives-and-feta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Marinated Olives and Feta<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-container-4 wp-block-gallery-3 wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/WGC-Fall-Dinner-Party-Kale-Treviso-Salad-with-Pecorino-Dressing-1-copy-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Greens Salad with Pecorino Dressing from www.whatsgabycooking.com (@whatsgabycookin)\" data-id=\"48138\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/WGC-Fall-Dinner-Party-Kale-Treviso-Salad-with-Pecorino-Dressing-1-copy.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/zuni-roasted-whole-chicken-with-chimichurri\/wgc-fall-dinner-party-kale-treviso-salad-with-pecorino-dressing-1-copy\/\" class=\"wp-image-48138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/WGC-Fall-Dinner-Party-Kale-Treviso-Salad-with-Pecorino-Dressing-1-copy-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/WGC-Fall-Dinner-Party-Kale-Treviso-Salad-with-Pecorino-Dressing-1-copy-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/WGC-Fall-Dinner-Party-Kale-Treviso-Salad-with-Pecorino-Dressing-1-copy-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/WGC-Fall-Dinner-Party-Kale-Treviso-Salad-with-Pecorino-Dressing-1-copy.jpg 870w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WGC-Butternut-Squash-and-Carrot-Soup-3-copy-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Dinner Ideas Butternut Squash Carrot Soup from www.whatsgabycooking.com (@whatsgabycookin)\" data-id=\"29877\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WGC-Butternut-Squash-and-Carrot-Soup-3-copy.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/butternut-squash-carrot-soup\/wgc-butternut-squash-and-carrot-soup-3-copy\/\" class=\"wp-image-29877\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WGC-Butternut-Squash-and-Carrot-Soup-3-copy-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WGC-Butternut-Squash-and-Carrot-Soup-3-copy-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WGC-Butternut-Squash-and-Carrot-Soup-3-copy-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WGC-Butternut-Squash-and-Carrot-Soup-3-copy.jpg 870w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>Soup and Salad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This delicious soup and festive salad are sure to jazz up your Christmas dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/winter-greens-salad-with-pecorino-dressing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Winter Greens Salad <\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/butternut-squash-carrot-soup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Butternut Squash Carrot Soup<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-container-6 wp-block-gallery-5 wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/WGC-Green-Beans-copy-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Spicy Garlic Green Beans from www.whatsgabycooking.com (@whatsgabycookin)\" data-id=\"29404\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/WGC-Green-Beans-copy.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/spicy-garlic-green-beans\/wgc-green-beans-copy\/\" class=\"wp-image-29404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/WGC-Green-Beans-copy-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/WGC-Green-Beans-copy-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/WGC-Green-Beans-copy-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/WGC-Green-Beans-copy.jpg 870w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/WGC-Potato-Gratin-copy-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Dinner Ideas Cheesy Potato Gratin from www.whatsgabycooking.com (@Whatsgabycookin)\" data-id=\"27605\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/WGC-Potato-Gratin-copy.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/cheesy-potato-gratin\/hyperfocal-0-189\/\" class=\"wp-image-27605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/WGC-Potato-Gratin-copy-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/WGC-Potato-Gratin-copy-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/WGC-Potato-Gratin-copy-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/WGC-Potato-Gratin-copy.jpg 870w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/WGC-Brussels-2-copy-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Saut\u00e9ed Brussels Sprouts from www.whatsgabycooking.com (@whatsgabycookin)\" data-id=\"40145\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/WGC-Brussels-2-copy.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/sauteed-brussels-sprouts\/wgc-brussels-2-copy\/\" class=\"wp-image-40145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/WGC-Brussels-2-copy-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/WGC-Brussels-2-copy-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/WGC-Brussels-2-copy-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/WGC-Brussels-2-copy.jpg 870w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>Veggie Side Dishes <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bring on all the best veggie side dishes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/spicy-garlic-green-beans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spicy Garlic Green Beans<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/cheesy-potato-gratin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Potato Gratin<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/sauteed-brussels-sprouts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Saut\u00e9ed Brussels Sprouts<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-container-8 wp-block-gallery-7 wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/WGC-Tenderloin-2-copy-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Dinner Ideas Beef Tenderloin\" data-id=\"40583\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/WGC-Tenderloin-2-copy.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/garlic-peppercorn-crusted-beef-tenderloin\/wgc-tenderloin-2-copy\/\" class=\"wp-image-40583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/WGC-Tenderloin-2-copy-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/WGC-Tenderloin-2-copy-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/WGC-Tenderloin-2-copy-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/WGC-Tenderloin-2-copy.jpg 870w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/WGC-Perfect-Meatballs-2-copy-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Perfect Meatballs from www.whatsgabycooking.com (@whatsgabycookin)\" data-id=\"46999\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/WGC-Perfect-Meatballs-2-copy.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/perfect-italian-meatballs\/wgc-perfect-meatballs-2-copy\/\" class=\"wp-image-46999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/WGC-Perfect-Meatballs-2-copy-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/WGC-Perfect-Meatballs-2-copy-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/WGC-Perfect-Meatballs-2-copy-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/WGC-Perfect-Meatballs-2-copy.jpg 870w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/FOUR_MEAT_RAGU_LASAGNA_FINAL-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"21696\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/FOUR_MEAT_RAGU_LASAGNA_FINAL.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/three-meat-lasagna\/four_meat_ragu_lasagna_final\/\" class=\"wp-image-21696\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/FOUR_MEAT_RAGU_LASAGNA_FINAL-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/FOUR_MEAT_RAGU_LASAGNA_FINAL-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/FOUR_MEAT_RAGU_LASAGNA_FINAL-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/FOUR_MEAT_RAGU_LASAGNA_FINAL.jpg 870w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>Main Courses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/garlic-peppercorn-crusted-beef-tenderloin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Peppercorn Crusted Tenderloin<\/a> is my go to!! And what the shopping list below features. But if you&#8217;re not wanting to rock a whole tenderloin, below are 2 more Christmas dinner ideas that are my favorite impressive mains! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/garlic-peppercorn-crusted-beef-tenderloin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Peppercorn Crusted Tenderloin<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/perfect-italian-meatballs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Perfect Italian Meatballs<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/three-meat-lasagna\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Three Meat Lasagna<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Hero-2-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Vegetarian Christmas Dinner Ideas Caramelized Onion Risotto from www.whatsgabycooking.com (@whatsgabycookin)\" class=\"wp-image-29737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Hero-2-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Hero-2-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Hero-2-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Hero-2.jpg 870w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>Vegetarian Christmas Dinner Ideas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for vegetarian Christmas dinner ideas, you should absolutely make this as a main!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/caramelized-onion-risotto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Caramelized Onion Risotto<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img width=\"870\" height=\"1088\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/WGC-Apple-Crisp-3-copy.jpg\" alt=\"Mom's Famous Apple Crisp from www.whatsgabycooking.com (@whatsgabycookin)\" class=\"wp-image-29491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/WGC-Apple-Crisp-3-copy.jpg 870w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/WGC-Apple-Crisp-3-copy-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/WGC-Apple-Crisp-3-copy-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/WGC-Apple-Crisp-3-copy-819x1024.jpg 819w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>Dessert<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What is Christmas dinner without dessert? This apple crisp is easily my favorite holiday dessert!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/recipe-for-apple-crisp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Apple Crisp<\/a> with vanilla ice cream! <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>Let&#8217;s Talk Prep:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/marinated-olives-and-feta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Marinated Olives<\/a>: These can be prepped 2 days ahead of time. If you do that, just add the feta right before serving. <\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/baked-brie\/#recipeJump\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Baked Brie<\/a>: This can be made a few days ahead of time too. Take it all the way up to step 3, then wrap in plastic wrap and keep in the fridge until ready to bake. Then right before serving, start at step 4 and finish. <\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/butternut-squash-carrot-soup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Butternut Squash Soup<\/a>: This can be prepped entirely ahead of time. If you&#8217;re doing garlic bread on the side, best to do that day of. But the soup can be made a week prior and frozen. Then re-heat in a non-stick skillet until warmed. <\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/winter-greens-salad-with-pecorino-dressing\/#recipeJump\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Winter Greens Salad<\/a>: this is best made day of! But the dressing can be prepped easily the day before to take a little bit off your plate. <\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/sauteed-brussels-sprouts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Saut\u00e9ed Brussels Sprouts<\/a>: Best made day of!! You can trim and slice them the day prior to save prep time. <\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/spicy-garlic-green-beans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Green Beans<\/a>: this recipe is super simple and best done day of! No need to prep anything in the upcoming days. <\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/cheesy-potato-gratin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Potato Gratin<\/a>: this is easy to prep ahead. If it were me, I would make it through step 4. Bake it for 30 minutes so it&#8217;s par-baked, then remove from the oven, let cool and wrap before placing in the fridge. Then, day of, remove from wrap and continue baking until fully cooked and bubbling hot. <\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/garlic-peppercorn-crusted-beef-tenderloin\/#recipeJump\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tenderloin<\/a>: you can prep the Chimichurri ahead of time, but the steak has to be done day of, right before dinner time for optimum results! <\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/recipe-for-apple-crisp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apple Crisp<\/a>: You can make the crisp part of the topping a few days ahead. Keep chilled in the fridge. Morning of the feast, prep the apples, cover them with the crisp topping, wrap the whole thing in plastic wrap and keep in the fridge until ready to bake. I usually pop this into the oven as we sit down for the salad portion of dinner so it&#8217;s bubbling hot by the time dessert rolls around. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3>Christmas Dinner Prep Schedule:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Day Before:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Prep the olives and store in the fridge <\/li><li>Make the butternut squash soup. Let cool and the refrigerate. <\/li><li>Make the salad dressing for the salad<\/li><li>Trim the Brussels Sprouts and then store in a bowl in the fridge.<\/li><li>Assemble the Potato Gratin as listed above. Par bake and then let cool to room temp before covering with foil and transferring to the fridge. <\/li><li>Make the Chimichurri for the Tenderloin. Store in an air tight container in the fridge.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Morning Of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Blanch the Green Beans. Drain and transfer to a bowl. Store in the fridge.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Right before Guests arrive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Add the feta to the olives, transfer to a serving container and enjoy.<\/li><li>Bake the Brie and serve with crostini or crackers <\/li><li>Place the soup in a non-stick pot and warm over medium heat. <\/li><li>Pop the Potato Grain back into the oven and finish cooking. <\/li><li>Cook off the tenderloin right as guests are walking in (your house will smell amazing). Don&#8217;t slice and serve until right before dinner. 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